Xian and Pingyao 3-Day Tour
LCT-XP-3D-01
3 Days
Arrive in Xian and visit the most significant sight of all - the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Then, take a high-speed train to Pingyao to experience life dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Pingyao Ancient Town is one of only two towns that have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites as whole towns. Taking this tour will enable you to see every aspect of life in the Ming and Qing Dynasties from commerce to daily tasks. You will access one of the most famous compounds - Qiao’s compound to get an idea of how prosperous the economy was and how a business family ran their commercial empire.
* Note: This price is per person.
09:00: With a friendly smile, your tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Your day tour commences. You will head for the Terracotta Warriors Museum first.
09:50: Arrive at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your guide will explain every detail of this museum, its history and other interesting facts. You will be fed with tons of knowledge. Being the most significant excavation of the 20th century, the Terracotta Army is a must-see sight for people coming to Xian. You will not only admire the craftsmanship of the different statues and ancient weapons in the three pits, but you will also learn about the motivation and significance of why this mausoleum was so grandly built.
12:30: Savour the most authentic local lunch (lunch is for your own account). Xian is one of the famous food cities in China. For lunch, you will be faced with a variety of choices such as a Chinese Hamburger, Baozi (steamed stuffed bun), Spicy soup, Tofu Jelly, Deep - fried dough sticks, Pita Bread Soaked in Mutton Soup, Biang Biang Noodles, Guokui, to name but a few.
13:30: Depart Terracotta Warriors and return to the city. It takes about 50 minutes to get back to the city from the Terracotta Warriors museum, during which time you can have a little rest and be prepared for the afternoon tour.
14:20: Visit the Ancient City Wall in a style that suits your preferences. You can either walk or ride a bike, or even take a golf cart (golf carts and bikes for your own account). This City Wall is the best preserved and most complete wall that has survived through China’s long history. It is about 12 meters high, 12 to 14 meters wide across the top and 15 to 18 meters thick at the base. The entire circumference is about 13.7 kilometers. It can take a while if you choose to walk the whole way around.
16:00: Get off the City Wall and take a stroll in the Muslim Quarter. Learn about all kinds of folk art and taste various snacks here. This block is famous for its various foods and is regarded as a tourist spot for the tourists coming from all around the world, but is also especially popular with the locals in the summer where you will find them gathering for snacks and amusement. In addition to Beiyuanmen Street, Daxuexi Street and Xiyangshi, there is also a large area including Dapiyuan, Dongyangshi, Beiguangji Street and Qiaozikou which old Xian locals call “Fangshang”. Here you will find the true Xian lifestyle if you are willing to explore.
17:00: Head back to your hotel.
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